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Serendipitous Encounters on the Road

York: Come for the History, but what about the Food?

York: Come for the History, but what about the Food?

As much as I didn’t want to leave my new beloved, Durham and Northern England, it was time for a scenic train ride south to York for a quick pit stop. I’m going to be up front with you on this one, despite having read […]

Fish and Chips: A Comfort Food Ritual

Fish and Chips: A Comfort Food Ritual

Amble England’s cobblestoned streets, cross centuries-old bridges, and wander through celebrated covered markets. Before you realize it, the morning drizzle has made room for the afternoon sun and history has unravelled before you. More than a postcard photo scene, ancient castles, royal palaces, and red […]

A Day in the North: Castles, Coasts, and Comfort Food

A Day in the North: Castles, Coasts, and Comfort Food

If there’s one thing for certain in England it’s that castles and history abound. Constantly entertained by all the stories of saints, nobles, and battles, I couldn’t help but wonder more and more about the past lives of these beautiful structures – about what life […]

Durham, You Had Me at “Why Aye Man”

Durham, You Had Me at “Why Aye Man”

If all you seek in life is an experience so cozy that it will knock you off your feet, straight back into a reclined Lazyboy…then venture on up to Northeastern England. Whether traveling north to Edinburgh or headed south to York, think about the journey […]

Best of Both Worlds: Edinburgh’s Best Coffee Shops with Food to Match

Best of Both Worlds: Edinburgh’s Best Coffee Shops with Food to Match

Two things we all should idolize about European coffee culture: For starters, all the espresso drinks are double shots. Because what is life on just one shot? In this case, more really is MORE. Secondly, these baristas and roasters understand that no cup of coffee […]

Hikes and Haggis: Working Up an Appetite in Edinburgh

Hikes and Haggis: Working Up an Appetite in Edinburgh

I’ll admit this day in Edinburgh wasn’t filled with the most foodie adventures and was much more spontaneous and a lot less cozy than I normally operate. Letting serendipity take the wheel on this one, I ended up coming across many delightful and artful surprises! […]

It’s Not Gibberish, It’s Scottish Comfort Food

It’s Not Gibberish, It’s Scottish Comfort Food

There is a famous Scottish saying in Gaelic, “S mairg a ni tarcuis air biadh.” In English it translates to, “He who has contempt for food is a fool.” I couldn’t have put it any better when it comes to the Scots and their sentiment […]

Daydreaming of Scotland’s Five Whisky Regions

Daydreaming of Scotland’s Five Whisky Regions

Here we are again, finding ourselves exploring the world of whisky. Apologies to you non-whisky drinkers, but this drink is too crucial to Scottish heritage to pass up. So if you haven’t already, I’d say check out Your Guide to Whiskey: The Cozy Part to […]

Dublin for All Foodies

Dublin for All Foodies

The beautiful part about Dublin is that there really is something for everyone out there. If you’re not into drinking, eating meat pies, or hanging out at the pub with old men sipping on Guinness, this city is still packed with quality experiences. Cozy seeker […]

Cliffs and Moher – A Day Trip To the Cliffs of Moher & Galway

Cliffs and Moher – A Day Trip To the Cliffs of Moher & Galway

Natsuki and I thought we knew what was in store for us when we boarded our Wild Rover tour bus headed for the west coast of Ireland. As the itinerary clearly indicated, we would experience… “The wild western edge of Ireland on a full-day outing […]